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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Our Salvation In Jesus Alone Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 4, 2022
     | 1,818 views

    Here is a very simple truth: for us to reach the world we must uncompromisingly be church the church that Christ called the Church to be.

    As we continue through the book of Ephesians, we’re getting ready to transition from the introductory blessings into the meat of this book. I want to reiterate the dominating theme of Ephesians. That should be evident by the title of our series, Jesus Only. The Christian faith will always, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 1:1-6

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 264 ratings
     | 33,359 views

    Even our most magnificent achievements seldom bring total satisfaction - Where do we go to find gusto, to find real joy in life?

    "You only go around once in life, so you’ve got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of us remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto? Well, according to my dictionary, it means "vigorous enjoyment, zest." Good stuff, but where do we find it? Well, according to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 6,001 views

    That question gathers up the mournful enquiry of the whole universe. “Who shall roll away the stone?” In man’s path of happiness lies this huge rock, which completely blocks the road to eternity. Who among the mighty shall remove the barrier?

    Who shall roll away the stone? Shell Point Baptist Church Pastor Allan H. Kircher Matthew 28:2,“The angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” As the holy women went towards the tomb in the twilight of the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My Goodness Is His Goodness In Me”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 2,587 views

    Add on to faith

    “MY GOODNESS IS HIS GOODNESS IN ME” 2 Peter 1:5-9 John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins. If an employee was having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Obtaining God's Blessing On Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Obtaining God’s blessing on your life is determined by whether you live a God-centered life or have no time for God.

    INTRODUCTION A. I hope this doesn’t surprise you, but believers with an active faith have a greater chance of being more positive, generous, and socially active than those who consider themselves to be atheists or agnostics. A George Barna study found this to be the case as reflected in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Different Men Who Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,171 views

    "Meet the Apostles"--unique message presented in first person. Each one was different, but each was used to make a difference! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    Different Men Who Made a Difference Matthew 10:1-4 [To be delivered in 1st person, direct address] Hey you twelve. What a motley crew you were. Not the “Dirty Dozen” necessarily. Just ordinary people. Nothing special. Twelve different men you were…but Jesus chose you to make all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
     | 4,924 views

    Is there a fail proof way to have a great life? According to God's Word there is!

    The Fail Proof Way To Have A Great Life II Peter 1:5-15 If I were to ask you this morning…how many of you would say you had a good life? How about a GREAT life? How many then? Do we even know the definition of having a great life… If we don’t then how can we know if we have it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beauty And The Feast Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,126 views

    Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

    I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Fig Trees And Phonies

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014
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     | 6,908 views

    Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

    Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    The Character Of A Disciple: A God Inspired Life Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,148 views

    God wants us to be people of love and joy and peace. He wants to breathe into us the qualities of generosity, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. The disciples of Christ are “inspired” people ... Inspired by God's Holy Spirit.

    Let’s go back to the beginning of this chapter … back to verse 1 (Philippians 2:1-5): “If then there is any encouragement in Christ … any consolation from love … any sharing in the Spirit … any compassion and sympathy … make my joy complete … be of the same mind … having the same love … being in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019
     | 2,482 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

    Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Joy In The Midst Of Struggles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 171 views

    God’s presence brings peace and joy in life’s storms; we can trust Him, rejoice, and find hope even amid trials and uncertainty.

    Friend, if your week has felt like a hailstorm of headlines and heartaches, you’re in good company here. God gathers the weary and the worried and whispers hope. He knows about the tightness in your chest at 2 a.m., the text that didn’t come, the bill that did, the doctor’s words you keep ...read more

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  • James May avatar

    Forgive God, Others And Yourself

    Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

    Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's Missing In Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,634 views

    What is missing from our worship? Do we know it is missing? Why is it missing? How do we get it back?

    Encountering God – Part 7 – What’s Missing from Worship? Introductory story: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist